Effective Evaluations Julie Dall

Topics After the Meeting Presenting the Evaluation After the Speech Purpose of evaluations? Before the meeting Before the speech During the Speech After the Speech Presenting the Evaluation After the Meeting

Purpose of Evaluations Encouragement Recommendation Improvement

Before the meeting Pathways Read Evaluation Form Get speaker’s record form Traditional Read objectives Read evaluation questions

DON’T READ OUT SPEECH TITLE Before the speech Pathways Path, Level and Project Read Purpose Statement Add additional information, if necessary Traditional Manual and Speech Number Read objectives Both Confirm timing for Timer DON’T READ OUT SPEECH TITLE

During the Speech Take Notes Think Observe Listen

Being clear and easily understood. Choice of words Speed of speech Projecting voice Present ideas simply Repeat main point

Uses tone, speed and volume as a tool. Varies tone – not monotone Varies speed of speaking Varies volume as appropriate Choose words that inspire passion Pause for emphasis

Uses eye contact to engage audience. Looks at individuals in audience Meets their eyes for short periods of time Ensures whole room is covered

Uses body language to enhance speech. Stance – relaxed, hands by side Uses hands and arms for significant points Moves with meaning Uses the stage Varies stance and position to emphases points

Demonstrates awareness of audience engagement and needs. Speech is relevant for audience Observes and modifies speech to audience’s reaction Uses humour to engage audience Uses strong introduction to get attention

Appears comfortable with the audience

Engages audience with well constructed speech. Speech has a point Point is clear and concise Introduction, expounding of main points and conclusion Conclusion sums up speech

After the Speech Consolidate notes 1 -2 things could do better 2 – 3 things they did well 1 -2 things could do better How could they excel? Link up comments with objectives

Presenting the Evaluation Speech Beginning Middle End

Beginning 30sec – 1 min Thank Speaker Encourage 2 – 3 Good Points

Middle 1 – 2 mins 1 – 2 Improve Use “I” Be Specific

End 30sec -1 min Encourage Excel? Summarise

After the meeting Ask for Feedback Give back paperwork Pathways - fill in record sheet put away Fill in Evaluation Form / Manual

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